best stand alone print server

[schub]

What is the best print server (either usb or parallel) that will support windows, linux and appletalk for under a hundred bucks?
I am looking for a print server that will connect to my existing network via a cat5 cable and then to the printer via usb or parallel
Also is what printers are networkable ?? Is my canon i850 a networkable printer?
Thanks in advance

 

[PaveHawk]

I've found HP JetDirect 300X single parallel port print servers on eBay for $60US. (not my auction, btw)

Your printer will be networkable over this print server only if you printer has a parallel printer connection or a usb to parallel adapter.

Secondly, you will have to manually install print drivers on user computers since this print server cannot serve drivers for the print device it runs.

 

[skyking]

for parallel printers, anything from the HP ex Plus (J2591a) on up works well, with a few caveats. some printers are unsupported. Read the documentation reagarding your particular printer before you buy.

 

[JackMDS]

Welcome to AnandTech Network Forum.

Under $100 and should every thing printer can do in the world???

I am waiting for the day that there will be a post like "I want to go to Rome for under $10".

In any case the following will turn your USB printer port to a Printer Server. Compatible with Win and Apple. Do not know about Linux but should not be a problem since it will present itself as Ethernet.

Link to: DP-301U Express EtherNetwork Fast Ethernet Print Server.

 

[Hanu]

I'm thinking of the D-Link DP-300u Multi-Port Print Server. It is a 10/100Mb/s print server with two parallel and one USB 1.1 ports.

It would give me flexibility if I change printers (between parallel and USB).

Does anyone have any experience with this or a similar product?

Thanks...

 

[WobbleWobble]

Wouldn't any print server be multi-OS compatible as you print to an IP address?